Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
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| Summit of Union Peak |
Some friends just sent me photos of their hike yesterday in this northwest Valley preserve, , and WOW. Now is the time to go see the wild poppies covering the slopes around Union Peak and Dixie Mountain!
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| Mexican Gold Poppy |
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| Blackfoot daisy |
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| chuparosa a.k.a. hummingbird plant |
LENGTH: many trails, refer to trailhead sign for options
RATING: easy-moderate
ELEVATION: 1,600' – 2,200'
DOGS: dogs must be on leash and handlers must pack
out poo
KID FRIENDLY: yes
FACILITIES: no restroom or water. plenty of
parking, trail map sign, and there’s a special lot for horse trailers
HOURS: 6 a.m to 7 p.m.
GETTING THERE:
Desert Vista Trailhead:
From Phoenix, go north on I-17 to Jomax exit. Go 0.2 mile on Jomax to Norterra
Parkway, turn left (north) and continue 1.2 miles to North Valley Parkway. Turn right (south) and go 0.2 miles to
Copperhead Trail. Turn left and go
just a few yards to Melvern
Trail. Turn left on Melvern and go
0.1 mile to Desert Vista Trail on
the right . Follow Desert Vista
through a gate that leads to the trailhead..
INFO: City of Phoenix, Phoenix Sonoran Preserve
http://phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/sonoran/index.html
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